Changes in reporting requirements for not-for-profits
From the 2023–24 income year onward, not-for-profits (NFPs) with an active Australian business number (ABN) will need to lodge an annual NFP self-review return…
News from November 2023
NFP sector calls for a seat at Canberra’s cyber-security table
Sector leaders have called for the federal government’s new cyber-security blueprint to include targeted protection for not-for-profits and charities.
Canberra…
MEA welcomes new Chair Vanessa Green
At its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 21 November, the new Board of Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) has elected its officer bearers for up until the 2024 AGM.
Vanessa…
Martin Snedden appointed Board Chair of BEIA
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) has announced former international cricketer and experienced CEO, Martin Snedden CNZM as the newly appointed Independent Chair of the…
RIMPA Introduces New Tool MILA for Private Sector Business
Records and Information Management Professionals Alliance (RIMPA) has recently acquired a new tool known as Managing Information Legislation Australia (MILA)…
Associations Forum celebrates excellence at the 2023 Association Awards™ Dinner across organisations and individuals
On Tuesday, 21 November 2023, Associations Forum recognised achievement and excellence across the sector by outstanding associations and individuals at the Association Awards™ Dinner.
Association of the YearTM 2023 was awarded to the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). In a year that celebrates the organisation’s 100-year anniversary, IPA…
First Seaweed Trade Association in Australia launches
A major force in sustainable aquaculture is on target for significant future growth as Australia’s first peak body for the commercial seaweed industry officially…
WSAA and AWA partner to promote water industry careers
Through a collaborative process, the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA), the Australia Water Association (AWA) and their respective members have…
Esteemed CEO Anita Hobson-Powell departs ESSA after 17 years
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has bid farewell to CEO Anita Hobson-Powell, who concluded her tenure at ESSA after an incredible 17 years of dedicated service and…
Important FBT considerations this festive season
With the festive season approaching, it is timely to consider the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) consequences on entertainment…
IPWEA announce new President and Vice President for 2024
The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) has announced Ian Daniels and Ben Clark have been elected as the new President and Vice President, respectively,…
NEAS Australia Welcomes New CEO Adam Kilburn
It is with immense pleasure that NEAS extends a warm congratulations to Mr Adam Kilburn, the next Chief Executive Officer and Public Officer of NEAS Australia.
Adam brings extensive experience in the English Language Teaching sector, most…
Surveyors unite under new banner: Surveyors Australia
The members of the Association of Consulting Surveyors have unanimously supported becoming “Surveyors Australia” to better unite the profession.
“The vision…
Association for Business Restructuring & Turnaround launched
The Association for Business Restructuring & Turnaround has launched with the goal of accrediting specialists in company turnaround and setting professional standards.
ABRT founder Eddie Griffith said the body would aim to address…
Microsoft & Ingram Micro launch Australasian not-for-profit initiative
Ingram Micro and Microsoft are launching an initiative designed to use technology to empower and aid not-for-profit (NFP) sectors in Australia and New Zealand.
The joint project, called the IMpact Program, will be delivered to NFPs to enhance…
AFTA reforms to become Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA)
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has been replaced with the launch of a new peak industry body, Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA).
Created to accurately reflect the existing membership of travel agents, corporate…
Dementia Australia Chair and CEO to step down
Dementia Australia Chair, Professor Graeme Samuel AC and CEO, Maree McCabe AM have notified the Board of the end of their tenure, after 10 and 7 years respectively. Prof Samuel will be ending his term as the chair of Dementia Australia…
Gerard Benedet appointed Executive Director, Pharmacy Guild of Australia
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland Branch President Chris Owen welcomes the new appointment of Mr Gerard Benedet as Executive Director leading the National Secretariat of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
Mr…
